by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15
One year ago I was a high school senior stressed about the college application process. As you narrow down your list of colleges and begin (or continue) the application process I would like to give you some advice. Firstly, dream big, My mother always encouraged me...
by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15
The best metaphor I can provide to you for the college application process is that of building a car…So where do you start? Before anything you need to establish your WHEELS: Grades & Standardized Tests. Your grades are a MAJOR factor on whether or not you are...
by Long Dang, Williams College, '14
Getting into college is hard; at least that’s what I was thinking this time last year while going through the application process. When senior year rolled around I didn’t really have a clue where I wanted to go for college, or what I wanted to do when I got there. As...
by Jenny Luong, Amherst College, '14
It’s hard to believe that the semester is already coming to an end. So much has happened. Meeting new people. Forming new friendships. Trying out new activities. Helping your friend find out how to form a quidditch club. Time has passed. The leaves have already...
by Lysa Vola, Williams College, '14
You’ve completed all of your applications; sent them all in months ago, read and re-read all of your essays and completed your SAT and/or ACT testing. You’ve gotten teachers to write numerous letters of recommendation for you, and you’ve tried your...
